At this rate, Canadian electric utilities, mining companies, oil sands and others won’t ever have to worry about curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  The latest reduction target, announced Saturday of all things, actually reduces Canada’s commitment from 144.2 megatonnes (Mt) of GHGs down to 124.8 Mt.  Keep those goalposts moving, Jim!  You’re on a roll …. (downhill).

This can't help Canada's credibility internationally, given our already tarnished image from Copenhagen (and prior).  Does the PMO think no one in the international community will notice?

The news has been quiet on this front -- I guess the Saturday announcement worked!

I have seen it reported, but not widely, and only news junkies and politicos would catch it. I hope the columnists, commentators and pundits don't let it sit at this!

Moving goalposts, to keep apace with your metaphor, is no way to win the game.  In fact, it is a sure way for everyone to lose.